October 10th: Okonomiyaki Day!

October 10th (10/10) is officially Okonomiyaki Day in Japan, established by Otafuku’s headquarters in 2006.

The date was chosen because the sizzling sound of okonomiyaki cooking—“juu-juu”—resembles the numbers 10-10 in Japanese.
There’s also a fun visual reason: When you write “10 10,” the two zeros can look like people sitting side by side around a griddle, sharing food and laughter.

For these two reasons, October 10th became the perfect day to celebrate Okonomiyaki!

Okonomiyaki has always been about togetherness.
Families and friends gather around a griddle to cook, flip, and enjoy the savory pancakes while chatting and laughing. It’s not just about eating—it’s about the joy of making it together and sharing the moment.
With our Okonomiyaki Flour and Okonomi Sauce, you can easily recreate those warm, shared moments at home. You can also find some fun okonomiyaki recipes here.
Today, okonomiyaki is more accessible than ever—served at restaurants, available as take-out, or even as convenient frozen meals.
In many ways, okonomiyaki is truly the people’s food: affordable, customizable, and full of warmth.

That’s how October 10th became Okonomiyaki Day—a holiday born from the playful spirit of Japanese language and culture.
In Japan, food is more than just flavor—it’s about connection: sharing moments, stories, and traditions through each meal.
So this October 10th, why not celebrate by making okonomiyaki at home or visiting a local restaurant? It’s a delicious way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the simple joy of eating together. Happy Okonomiyaki Day from all of us at Otafuku Foods! Let’s keep spreading the joy of okonomiyaki—one griddle at a time.